Red Dead Nettle(Lamiun purpureum)

An annual weed that looks very similar to a nettle but doesn’t sting. It isn’t a particularly invasive weed and can easily be hoed or pulled out by hand.

Control

Remove weeds by hand as soon as you see them

Hoeing is one of the best ways to remove weeds and should be done in dry weather, if possible

Mulching will help to eliminate light, which all green plants need to survive. There are several effective mulches which will act as a weed barrier; weed suppressing fabric, well-rotted manure or garden compost, bark, grass cuttings, gravel and even a thick layer of newspaper